At Londolozi we are fortunate to have so many staff members with incredible photographic skill and talent. When you look back at a month like December, there are countless images that stand out, which makes the task of choosing so difficult. Thus this month, I chose to scroll rather quickly through the month’s various blog posts and the images that made me gasp or lean a little closer to the screen to have a better look are the ones that I have chosen for you. Are these images ones that you would have chosen or were there others that jumped out at you over the month? We would love to hear your thoughts.
We hope that you enjoy this roundup in the rapid approach to the new year.
A stunning capture of a leopard as it stalks towards a nursery herd of impalas. To see more of David’s photos from this month follow the link to his blog post. Photograph by David Dampier
A cheetah leaps onto a fallen tree at sunset to get a better view of his surroundings. This image was taken from Trevor’s The Week in Pictures #209. Photograph by Trevor McCall-Peat.
A Broad-billed Roller comes into land next to his mate at their nesting site. Read the full story of this very rare and exciting bird viewing opportunity. Photograph by David Dampier.
The Mashaba female’s youngest cub looks out inquisitively from behind a Brown Ivory Tree. James also managed to capture some incredible photographs of mother and daughter playing together. Follow the link to view the photo essay. Photograph by James Tyrrell.
A flap-necked chameleon crosses a road during the day, providing Nick with this wonderful photographic opportunity. To see the rest of his images, visit the TWIP #210 post. Photograph by Nick Kleer.
A kudu bull stands proud at dusk, while a group of flies swarm around his body. Follow the link to see the rest of Trevor’s TWIP#209. Photograph by Trevor McCall-Peat.
The Mashaba female’s cub is growing more beautiful and capable with each day, as she learns the way of the bush from her mother. To see other top wildlife photographs taken by Londolozi’s staff, visit our #challengeonnaturephotography blog. Photograph by Amanda Ritchie
Two elephants feed in the Sand River as light streams through the clouds above them. To see other images featured in the #challengeonnaturephotography blog follow this link. Photograph by Andrea Campbell
Despite not having had any real rain of late, we are still being awed by evening lightening storms such as the one photographed above. Follow the link to see the rest of Trevor’s TWIP#209. Photograph by Trevor McCall-Peat.
A startling image of the 5:5 male with a warthog piglet in his clutches. The photographs and story captured here were a definite highlight for the month. Photograph by Trevor McCall-Peat
Photographed by James Tyrrell, Trevor McCall-Peat, Amanda Ritchie, Andrea Campbell, Nick Kleer and David Dampier
Complied by Amy Attenborough, Media Team
Wonderful pictures.
Santiago will burst with joy when he sees the chameleon! A very happy and peaceful 2016 to you all at Londolozi!
All beautiful pictures Amy! David’s image of the DRYF (I think?) is absolutely stunning and my favourite, but they are all really fantastic. It must have been so hard to choose from all the incredible photos! Thanks for a great year of interesting blogs and beautiful pictures and I wish everyone at Londolozi a very happy New Year and all the best of life, love, health and exciting adventures in 2016!
The first leopard one is my favorite.
Great collection! Know it was hard to choose. Ann
Truly outstanding photos and very hard to pick a best from this group. Just because of the subject and rarity of the sighting I will vote for Trevor’s shot of the one eyed male leopard and warthog. Wishing all at Londolozi a very Happy New Year.
These are all wonderful! Thank you for keeping me glued to the screen to witness your wonders of the bush. I wish each & every one of you a very Blessed 2016 & may all your dreams come true. To Dave Varty & family thank you for the kindness that you show to each member of your “family” & I wish you and your family a healthy, happy New year & long may you stay at Londolozi
I vote for 1) the 5:5 Leopard 2) Mashabas cub 3) Kudu silhouette 4) Elephant 5) Storm. They are all amazing and a thanks to each every one of you who share your well earned photos with us! Hope 2016 brings more surprises and much needed rain!